WILMINGTON, DE, JANUARY 26, 2007 . . . Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) today announced that it has fully integrated its Pinova product line (formerly Hercules Resins) into its Aqualon business unit. The rosin and terpene derivative products will continue to be manufactured at the Brunswick, Georgia facility which marked 95 years of continuous operation in 2006. The products manufactured at the Brunswick plant are used extensively in many industry segments including food and beverage, adhesives, construction, and fragrances making them a perfect fit for Aqualon’s market-based business segments. Aqualon’s global reach and complimentary technologies will help to ensure continued success for these products and innovative solutions for its customers.

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